How to DIY My Yard With a Small Pond or Water Feature to Light my Spar

The nine-to-five life makes us have to stay in the city, but we can still choose the life we like. A private paradise is no longer an unattainable dream. Choose the right materials, spend your weekends empty, and create your own peaceful world in the backyard of your home.

Amidst the soft sound of running water, the sound of birds playing, lush plants and decorations, the small pond in the courtyard took me to feel the whole oasis.

In this article, we will restore the process of building a small pond. I believe that after reading it, you will know that it is not as difficult and complicated as you imagined.
Now, without further ado, let's get started.

Step 1: Choose the right location

Similar to decorations, placement definitely determines whether it will fit in your house, choose an optimal location to start your furnishing work, this will make your project easier and reduce the risk of starting from scratch

Here's what you need to consider:
1. The amount of sunlight - if you need to add plants or solar products, sufficient sunlight is definitely the first factor you should consider, it guarantees the inventory of plants, as well as the use effect and lifespan of solar products
2. The slope of the ground - a flat ground position helps you simplify your project. If you are a first-time worker, you may wish to reduce the difficulty, reduce time and energy, and make the project more implementable
3. Keep away from the trees - stay away from the trees on the one hand to help direct sunlight better, on the other hand, the leaves falling from the trees can easily block the pond
4. One more step before breaking ground: Call 811 a few days in advance or visit www.call811.com. This service can help you verify that there are no underground natural gas lines or other utilities beneath your property.

Step 2: Plan and Design Your Project

A thorough plan now can save you from multiple trips to the hardware store or costly mistakes. Some questions to ask yourself at this stage include:

How much do you want to spend?
What shape do you envision it having?
Do you want streams and waterfalls? Or a simple pond?
Will the pond support aquatic life? Or is it purely decorative?
In conclusion, ask yourself as many questions as you can, and before you execute, draw up a sketch.

Please note; this is not a substitute for professional advice. If you have questions about your property or this process, visit your local garden center or pond supply store for support.

Step 3: Make a shopping list

Sturdy shovel for breaking ground and moving material
Wheelbarrows for Transporting Dirt (and More)
waterproof pond liner
Landscape cloth (optional)
landscaping stone
a water pump
any additional decorations

Step 4: Get started

1. You will need to remove all leaves, roots and rocks that might get in the way of digging
2. Use a flexible material to create an outline for your water feature, to mark the perimeter use spray paint and trace inside the outline.
3. Pick up the shovel and start digging
4. A stagnant pond or water feature will eventually fill with algae, so the water must be recycled regularly. For this, you need to install a water pump.
5. On the outside of the waterscape, rocks, vegetation, flowers and plants can be placed at will. Consider placing a ring of heavy pond stones or bricks around the water feature, which will help hide the lining while keeping it from slipping.
6. Add water

From here all you have to do is keep up with the maintenance and enjoy!

Please note; this is not a substitute for professional advice. If you have questions about your property or this process, visit your local garden center or pond supply store for support.